Why are legislatures in some authoritarian regimes more powerful than in others? Why does their influence on policies and politics vary across dictatorships? Alejandro Bonvecchi and Emilia Simison answer these questions in Lawmaking under Authoritarianism. Factions, Institutions, and Outcomes Across Dictatorships(Cambridge University Press, 2026) analysing novel datasets and primary sources from past dictatorships in Argentina, Brazil, and Spain. In this talk, Emilia will present the main theories and findings of the book in conversation with the chair and audience members.
This event is presented in collaboration with the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs.
LOCATION:CGIS South, Room S216 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20260310T160000Z DTEND:20260310T173000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR